At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
As the Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME)
This role is responsible for shaping technical strategy, ensuring compliance with global standards, and guiding large-scale projects that impact mission-critical operations. You will act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, while mentoring engineering teams and driving innovation in electrical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership
- Define and implement the organization's electrical engineering vision, standards, and long-term roadmap.
- Advise executive leadership on electrical risk, resilience, and investment priorities.
- Represent the company in external forums, regulatory bodies, and industry associations.
- Technical Authority
- Provide expert guidance on high-voltage distribution, grid integration, renewable energy systems, and advanced protection schemes.
- Lead design reviews, failure analyses, and technology evaluations for enterprise-scale projects.
- Ensure compliance with international codes (IEC, NEC, NFPA, IEEE) and emerging regulatory frameworks.
- Project & Program Oversight
- Oversee multi-million-dollar electrical infrastructure projects from concept to commissioning.
- Drive innovation in energy efficiency, sustainability, and smart grid technologies.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders in mechanical, civil, IT, and operations to deliver integrated solutions.
- Risk & Compliance
- Establish governance frameworks for electrical safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead audits, incident investigations, and enterprise-wide risk assessments.
- Develop contingency and resilience strategies for critical facilities.
- Mentorship & Capability Building
- Build organizational expertise by mentoring senior engineers and managers.
- Develop advanced training programs and knowledge-sharing platforms.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Here's what you'll need
Qualifications
- Bachelor's/ Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record in managing large-scale electrical projects (data centers, industrial plants, utilities, or infrastructure).
- Deep knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and emerging technologies.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients expectations.
Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.
At Jacobs it's all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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